If you’re looking for more helpful tips for writers, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve been doing a lot of coaching for writers lately, so I figured it might be fun—after 25 years as a professional writer—to try to come up with a writing tip for every letter ofContinue Reading
For most writers, finding productive writing time is a challenge. But you may be surprised to learn that if you’re an organized person, it might be even harder for you. Why? Two reasons: busywork and organization. What is Busywork and What Does it Have to do with Productive Writing Time?Continue Reading
Facing writing difficulties is something every writer must do. How you face them determines whether or not you succeed. No matter what struggles you may be having—and we all have them—one thing is true: If you want to make progress toward your writing dreams, you have to get clear onContinue Reading
Do you need to change your work situation? Almost every day, I read something about a writer struggling to find time to write because of a difficult day job. Writers want to write, but after a full day at a demanding job, they face all sorts of barriers, from mentalContinue Reading
Are the time wasters in your life keeping you from reaching your writing goals? Don’t despair. No matter how efficient you may think you are, you probably have some time wasters lingering around your schedule. Find these and eliminate them, and you can free up 15, 30, or even 60Continue Reading
Ask yourself this: When was the last time I got some “me time?” Maybe you’re a writer with a big family. A mom or dad who’s constantly running after the kids. A caretaker or a full-time professional. You may find it difficult to make room for your writing. There’s aContinue Reading
Is it possible to make this Thanksgiving creative? It might not be easy. First, there’s all that food. Indulge too much and you could feel poofy and lethargic—definitely not in the mood to write after dinner. Then there are the family gatherings. If you’re scheduled to attend, there may beContinue Reading
Most writers these days are advised to keep their day jobs. The odds of earning a full-time living from writing alone are just too great to risk going without, and no one wants to worry about how they’re going to pay their bills while they’re trying to put together theirContinue Reading
One of the most common complaints I hear from other writers is this: I don’t have enough time to write. Why is it we feel so rushed for time these days? Are we really that much busier than we used to be a few decades ago? Is it technology, orContinue Reading
Can you find just 30 minutes to write? Your life is crazy. It’s hard to find time to write. We’ve all been there. True time management requires a number of skills, and a thorough knowledge of the self. You have to understand your own weaknesses when it comes to wastingContinue Reading